Derek Tuggle
@CoachTug
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Family 🫂 Firefighter 🚒 Football 🏈
Indiana, USA
Joined February 2018
Congrats to Austin Colby of Western HS on being named Colts Coach of the Week for week No.3 https://t.co/lqBbNfCshX
@coltscommunity @Colts @IHSAA1 @INFBCoaches @WHSPanthersFB @CoachA_Colby @WHS_SID
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Leadership isn’t rank. It’s trust, example, and service. Transformational fire officers put others first and raise the bar for the entire crew. 🔥 Be the kind of officer others want to follow: https://t.co/LEdk4PlPuL
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Transformational leaders, like fire officers, inspire teams through integrity, support, and motivation, fostering high performance and ethical standards in their organizations.
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Seconds can mean survival. Meridian Fire ran 18 live-fire drills comparing 3 vs. 4-person crews. Four-person teams were faster, safer & more effective—by over 3 minutes. 🔥 This is how you justify staffing: 🔗 https://t.co/tXfXXvrLnG
#Firefighting #CrewSize #Leadership
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The Meridian Fire Department conducted live-fire simulations to compare three- and four-person crews, revealing that four-person teams improved critical task performance significantly.
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"It doesn't matter who we play, spot the ball.. they've got to play the Florida Gators." - @DerekLagway 🐊 https://t.co/Av1aKkoqGR
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“Accountability” isn’t about being a hardass; it’s about consistency, clarity, and care. Culture shifts when leaders lead the standard, not just say it. 🔥 Read: “Accountability Isn’t a Buzzword” 👉 https://t.co/cVdYeTWSja
#FireLeadership #Fire #CultureChange #Accountability
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Firehouse leaders emphasize accountability but often fail to practice it, leading to low morale and trust issues. Consistent standards and clear communication are essential for a healthy culture.
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Unbelievable inaugural golf outing for our program today! Thank you to all of our sponsors and the 18 teams that played today. Go Panthers!
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🔥 We signed up to serve. Not to coast. Not to complain. Too many of us have forgotten the mission—and how blessed we are to even do this job. The fire service doesn’t owe us—we owe it to the people who believe in us:
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Firefighters from the (fill in name) fire department reflect on their purpose and mission to serve the community, emphasizing the need to prioritize service over complaints and distractions.
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🚨MAJOR NEWS🚨 Today our school board approved the renovations for Bulldog stadium! This will mark a historic change at the 50 year old stadium and usher in a bright future for the bulldogs! Thank you to Chapel Hill ISD for putting our kids first! #WeGotDogs | #CodeBlue
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Had a great time at Ball State’s camp Friday! @CoachA_Colby
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@IndyWeOutHere
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Alright I’ll say it. This card was the worst card in the history of the sport.
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🏈Panthers Football🏈 🚨Football Golf Outing🚨 Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be in some great company on a beautiful golf course!
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Had a great time in West Lafayette for @BoilerFootball
@DavidWayneSpur2
@CoachJShibest
@CoachJakeTrump
@WHS_SID
@CoachA_Colby
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Coach Huff (@CoachHuff) said, "Culture is how we act, interact, and react." Culture can't just be words on a wall. It's built through consistent actions, not empty words. Every one on the team contributes to it. (🎥@WeAreAFCA) https://t.co/nunZWyyiyT
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Offset (slant step) progression. Moving the front is a tremendous weapon. I am a believer in the lateral-to-vertical approach (as opposed to 45°) approach… and these are the three most fundamental drills I use to begin progression to mastery.
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